School: Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10262)
- Location:
- Anglesborough, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Cadhla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0514, Page 065
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“Patrick O' Dwyer of Fahanasoodry who lived about 1885 was a noted Herb Doctor.”
(continued from previous page)Pneumonia: - A poultice of boiled onions applied to the back on a red cloth will soon cure.Gripe in Calves :- Make a [?] na [?] over the animals back with a piece of cord.Greasy Heels :- A mixture of sweet oil turpentine and white lead is a sure cure.Pain in the side:- Pick up a stone and spit on it. Apply it to where the pain is and place it back again in the exact spot you got it.[?] Burn : Pull a dock leaf and rub it to the burn.Ordinary Burn :-
A poultice of common salt is the master cure.Sprain :- Put your foot under a spout of spring water.